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Delhi: Power demand crosses 7,000 MW for first time in April amid intense heat
Delhi’s peak power demand crossed 7,000 MW in April for the first time as intense heat gripped the capital, with discoms meeting record loads and preparing for demand to exceed 9,000 MW this summer
Delhi: Specially abled man killed in house fire in Paharganj; one injured
A late-night fire in Paharganj killed a specially abled man and injured his brother; the blaze was contained and the cause is under investigation
Delhi: 5 dry days in May-Sept; liquor shops to remain shut
The Delhi government has notified five dry days between May and September on occasions including Buddha Purnima, Eid, Muharram, Independence Day and Janmashtami
Delhi records season’s first warm night; respite likely with rain forecast
Delhi recorded its first warm night of the year as minimum temperatures rose sharply above normal, with IMD issuing a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms, offering likely respite from the heat
Delhi: MCD issues guidelines for schools to deal with rising temperature
MCD issues heatwave safety guidelines for schools, suspends outdoor activities, introduces water bell system to protect students from rising temperatures
Delhi schools suspend outdoor activities, plan early steps to shield students from heat
Schools suspend outdoor activities, shift assemblies indoors, and adopt hydration measures as Delhi institutions step up heatwave precautions for students amid rising temperatures
Delhi Assembly nominates 14 MLAs for MCD mayoral polls
Delhi Assembly Speaker nominates 14 MLAs—11 from BJP and three from AAP—to the electoral college for the MCD mayoral election to be held on April 29, in which BJP appears to have a clear numerical advantage
ORS for students, uninterrupted power supply: Delhi CM announces heatwave plan
Delhi rolls out heatwave measures with ORS in schools, restricted outdoor work hours, and assurance of uninterrupted power and water supply as temperatures soar